Columbus, Georgia vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 43.7% more expensive than Columbus, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $71,859 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is more expensive than Columbus, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
250% more expensive in Charleston
than in Columbus, Georgia
Columbus, GA vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Columbus, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.7% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  12.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  255.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  17.9% higher
  Health
  3.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.4% higher